Amendments
2011—[Pub. L. 112–29] struck out “of this title” after “303(a)” and after “302”.
2002—[Pub. L. 107–273] made technical correction to directory language of [Pub. L. 106–113]. See 1999 Amendment note below.
1999—[Pub. L. 106–113], as amended by [Pub. L. 107–273], substituted “Director” for “Commissioner” in section catchline and text.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2011 Amendment
Amendment by [Pub. L. 112–29] effective upon the expiration of the 1-year period beginning on Sept. 16, 2011, and applicable to proceedings commenced on or after that effective date, see section 20(l) of [Pub. L. 112–29], set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
Effective Date of 1999 Amendment
Amendment by [Pub. L. 106–113] effective 4 months after Nov. 29, 1999, see section 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4731] of [Pub. L. 106–113], set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
Effective Date
Section effective July 1, 1981, and applicable to patents in force as of July 1, 1981, or issued thereafter, see [section 8(b) of Pub. L. 96–517], set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 41 of this title.